Teaching Religion By: Maryam Sakeenah on August 9, 2020Most of the criticism on the Single National Curriculum relates to the Islamic Studies syllabi. There is paranoia about it being “bloated” and “overzealous.” This concern stems from the idea that religion and its education is invariably regressive and degenerate. Given our long and morbid history of the political abuse of religion, sectarianism and violence, […]
Opening up in a brave new world By: Haya Fatima Sehgal on August 9, 2020The recent news of the country officially opening up has brought up some rather interesting viewpoints. All seemingly fair given the fact the world is passing through the stages or going to be living with COVID-19, the global pandemic. That, or until a cure or a vaccine is discovered. The decision could not have been […]
Our common questions By: Mawra Raja on August 8, 2020Our lives are such that we are hardly ever out of questions. Just taking a glance at a few popular and most recurring ones will bear witness to this. What’s up? How are you? Where are you? Where are you going? Who are you going with? When will you come back? When will you call […]
Politics-game or profession? By: Huzaima Bukhari on August 8, 2020“Popularity should be on a scale for the election of politicians. If it would depend on popularity, Donald Duck and The Muppets would take seats in senate.”—Orson Welles What an apt observation by John F Kennedy when he said: “Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don’t want them […]
Beyond the storm, there’s a shine By: Naila Shahid on August 8, 2020In the time of predicaments stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, economies of the world have shuddered, facing the whopping loss of loved ones’ lives, and lofty losses in jobs and businesses either they are top-notch, well stable or the startups. This tumultuous situation can be seen as more cramped in undeveloped countries that are already […]
Why were Kashmiris Jubilant over Amit Shah’s Positive COVID Test? By: Tawfeeq Irshad Mir on August 6, 2020As soon as the news of Amit Shah turning positive for COVID 19 exploded, the nerves of Kashmir inflated with happiness and joy. A palpable excitement on the faces of Kashmir was witnessed thoroughly. I was playing cricket in the open fields in my village. I had been off the phone for an hour. A […]
Nadia Jamil — A Lady with Grit and Grace By: Nabila Chauhdry on August 6, 2020Putli Ghar, a 1997 telefilm, featured a pretty and elegant lady named Nadia Jamil. Admirable shining eyes, beautiful locks and a smile full of life–Nadia Jamil performed with a maturity and won the hearts of many. It’s not difficult to imagine the immense amount of positivity flowing in a person if you feel connected to […]
Live Story of Dil Dil Pakistan By: Parvez Jamil on August 6, 2020Down the memory lane, from 1987-90s, Junaid Jamshed, needing no introduction to us all, rocketed to fame as a teenager with the patriotic song “Dil Dil Pakistan,” as the lead singer of Pakistan’s first-ever pop band, Vital Signs. Later, his solo flight of divine ecstasy and innovative excellence is uniquely marked with the rare emotional […]
The role of dual nationals By: Nauman Qaiser on August 6, 2020The role of the dual nationals in national politics has once again attracted a lot of interest and attention, which has culminated, at least on the face of it, in the resignation of Tania Adrus — the special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) on digital Pakistan. Further, the pending petition before the Hon’ble Chief […]
UN and new multipolar world order By: Ambassador G R Baluch on August 6, 2020The United Nations will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary on 24th October 2020. The world leaders during the UN 75 Leaders Summit in September 2020 will be discussing a UN transformational agenda prepared in a plethora of reports and recommendations by eminent diplomats and experts. I will try to cover the contours of the emerging […]